Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach
Last inspected:
24 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach has accumulated 134 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.96 violations per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows significant volatility: a March 25, 2026 routine inspection documented 30 violations including six high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, handwashing procedures, proper hand/arm washing, and approved food source), resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. An October 20, 2025 inspection cited 48 violations (10 high-priority), including allergen awareness, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, time as control, and consumer advisory violations, with a warning issued. Employee health policy and handwashing procedure violations appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections in 2025 and 2026. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 documented 6 basic violations with a call back compliance disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach last inspected?
- Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach had?
- Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach find?
- Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Ormond Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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